Care

Planting & Growing
Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates mild drought, when established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape.

Attracts Birds
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Holly
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Ilex
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Massing, Screening, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 8 feet
Mature Width 3 feet
Prune Time Late Winter Pruning
Water Needs Average to Moist
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